



PAB21X
A plate-loaded ab bench that delivers full-range abdominal resistance — a curved pre-stretch back pad, a smooth 30°-to-30° motion and a sealed ball-bearing pulley — for a stronger, more efficient core (and triceps too).
The Powerline PAB21X AB Bench lets you perform sit-ups and crunches easily, effectively and safely with full-range abdominal resistance. Add weight plates for progressive overload and build a six-pack and tight, toned obliques in less than half the time of many other systems.
Two ways to train your core. Here's how the PAB21X compares to our seated ab crunch bench.
| Best Fitness BFAB20B | Powerline PAB21X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (AUD) | $349 | $249 |
| Type | Seated semi-recumbent crunch bench | Plate-loaded full-range ab bench |
| Targets | Upper abs (crunch) + lower abs (knee raise) | Abs, obliques + triceps |
| Resistance | Bodyweight + optional plate load | Plate-loaded, full-range pulley |
| Range of motion | 45° seat + two 5° reclines | 30° back to 30° forward |
| Plates | Standard post incl. (Olympic via adapter) | Standard & Olympic (sold separately) |
| Assembly | Arrives fully assembled | Some assembly required |
| Footprint | 163 × 56 cm | 101 × 46.5 cm |
| Use tier | Home | Light commercial |
| Warranty (frame) | 3 yr | 10 yr |
| Best for | Comfortable seated ab crunches | Weighted full-range core training |
The PAB21X is the plate-loaded, full-range option — add weight for progressive core resistance, plus triceps, with a 10-year frame warranty. Prefer a comfortable seated crunch that arrives fully assembled? The Best Fitness BFAB20B.
If you ever find a lower price (including the shipping cost) on a comparable product (similar specifications), please let us know and we will make our best effort to match this price for you and all Best Fitness customers.